Please select below... Podiatry Athlete’s foot Athlete’s foot is identified by flaking, scaly skin, most commonly found in between the toes; however it can spread throughout the foot. The skin between the toes may appear moist or dry and... Read more Callus / hard skin Callus or hard skin forms on the foot where there is excess pressure. It is the body’s self-protection mechanism to stop the foot developing a sore or wound. The body continues to produce hard... Read more Corns There are three types of corns: Hard corn: Found on boney areas of the foot, they can be caused by poor footwear, crooked toes or the way you walk. The body responds to an increase in pressure on... Read more Chilblains Chilblains are small itchy swellings on the skins. They occur on the ends of toes, fingers and on the face (nose and ear lobes) where the tips become red, swollen and itchy when they get... Read more Cracked Heels Cracked or dry heels are splits in the skin which occur when the skin becomes too dry. The cracks can be shallow or deep and the edges become covered in hard skin which prevents them from healing.... Read more Dry Skin Dry skin occurs when the skin itself does not sweat. As a result, the skin lacks many of the oils needed to keep it healthy and supple as well as maintaining its job as a protective barrier against... Read more Sweaty feet Sweaty feet or hyperhidrosis is the excessive production of sweat from the soles of the feet. It does not imply any disease just a physiological condition. It is common in young adult males although... Read more Ingrown toenails Ingrown toenails are caused by a piece of nail growing into the flesh of the toe. They are extremely painful as it feels like a pin is stuck in the flesh. The nail continues to grow and the toe... Read more Thick toe nails People often say they have a double toenail, what has actually happened is that one or all of the three nail plates making up the nail have been damaged. The damage is permanent and cannot be... Read more Fungal nail A fungal nail is when fungal spores infect the nail. The nail may have superficial white powdery patches or be thickened, yellow and crumbly depending on the variety of fungal spore which has... Read more Misshapen toes Hammer toes, mallet toes, clawed toes, under-riding toe, over-riding toe and bunions are all varieties of misshapen toes. This is when one joint in the toe becomes partially dislocated altering the... Read more Flat Feet Pes Planus is the medical term for flat feet, this is when there is minimal or a complete lack of a medial arc, often the entire bottom of the foot makes contact with the ground. Causes You may... Read more Heel pain Heel pain is commonly caused by a condition known as plantar fasciitis. It is also known as heel spur or policeman’s heel. Plantar fasciitis is the painful inflammatory process of the plantar... Read more Foot ulcers A foot ulcer is another term for an open wound that has been present on the foot for two weeks or more. A foot ulcer can be a shallow red crater that involves only the surface of the skin or it can... Read more Verruca Verruca Pedis or plantar warts are often tender lesions on the bottom of the foot that are contagious. They are different from corns as they have black speckles in them which bleed when you attempt... Read more Occupational Therapy - Hand Therapy Rheumatoid Arthritis Rheumatoid arthritis is a condition that mainly affects the body’s joints causing pain and swelling, it is the second most common form of arthritis in the UK. Rheumatoid arthritis is an... Read more Osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis is a very common condition which can affect any of your joints, causing pain and stiffness. It can also cause swelling and reduced movement of the affected joints. In a joint... Read more